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Kim Kardashian loves latex and is ahead of the fashion trends for spring/summer 2020© Getty

Kim Kardashian and 9 times she’s shocked us with her latex outfits

This slick and sexy material has become one of the star’s absolute favorites


UPDATED MARCH 15, 2020 11:29 AM EDT

Defying fashion rules is something that  Kim Kardashian  does quite often, and we dare say she’s kind of an expert. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star wore what is sure to be one of the most memorable looks from fall / winter Paris Fashion Week – a mustard-colored latex outfit by Balmain.

However, that wasn’t the first time that the reality star decided to wear the only-for-the-brave material, which has ranked among the top fashion trends of the season. Not surprisingly, Kim has long been a fan of these curve-hugging latex look, rocking them since at least 2014.

Kim Kardashian wearing a latex outfit from Balmain in mustard yellow© GettyImages

Head-to-toe latex

One of the reasons that latex outfits are a must-have for the founder of KKW Beauty is their sensuality. Flexible and semi-elastic, they adapt perfectly to the body, and a prime example is this mock-neck bodysuit and power-shoulder blazer with pleated details.

Kim Kardashian in a latex dress with her hair down© GettyImages

Sustainable fashion trends

For the launch of her perfume Fleur Fatale in 2014, Kim slipped into this underwire bra-top midi dress –with barely-visible spaghetti straps– and into the attitude that wearing an outfit like this required. As a vegan material, latex that has been gradually gaining popularity in collections from labels that are focused on sustainable clothing

Kim Kardashian in a long snakeskin print latex dress© GettyImages

Wild prints

The beauty mogul decided to wear two trends in the same piece, with her latex slim fit dress with long sleeves in an ever-so-trendy snakeskin print. The occasion? A night out in New York.

Kim Kardashian in a pink latex dress© GettyImages

Sex appeal

With it’s nearly nude mauve hue, this latex look is one of Kim’s sexiest. Slicked back hair and barely-there sandals make it as sensual as it is stylish.

Kim Kardashian in a blue latex look at the 2019 Met Gala© GettyImages

Bodycon

Equally unforgettable was this Thierry Mugler creation that Kim wore to the 2019 Met Gala that, without a doubt, fit the chosen theme: Notes on Camp. We also noted that she was twinning with Cher!

Kim Kardashian in a pink latex mini dress© GettyImages

LPD

Despite the belief that latex is synthetic, it actually comes from tree sap, which makes it a great organic material. Showing off her curves, Kim poured herself into this LPD – little pink dress – in 2018.

Kim Kardashian in a latex midi dress and fur coat© GettyImages

Opposites attract

Due to its smooth texture and glossy shine, latex makes it possible to create unique combinations with other pieces that add volume and a lot of luxury. A beige-pink furry coat was the only thing Kim needed to turn her mini dress into a complete high-fashion ensemble.

Kim Kardashian in black latex pants© GettyImages

Keeping it simple

Just seeing Kim Kardashian in this all-black look brings to mind some of our fave sci-fi movies – particularly, The Matrix. Maybe she was inspired by the character Trinity when she wore these shiny latex high-waisted skinny pants to a Hollywood event in 2018.

Kim Kardashian in latex with North West© GettyImages

Pretty in pink

Kim stepped out with her daughter North in pale rose latex leggings and a wrap jacket to match. While little Nori wasn’t wearing latex, she did give her mom some serious style competition in an orange fur coat and matching sneakers.